loved the national assembly for wales in cardiff. great sustainable, ecofriendly building. uses natural light, materials and feels really open. it was shortilsted for the RIBA. more info at richard rogers.

Pixie Cups - Paper-thin, light as a feather drinking cups like the good old days - Only these are hand blown, heat-tempered, chem lab beaker glass with a neat retro ring design. Keep 'em stacked by the sink.

When racing around in your sport's car ~ at least give the kid a matching car seat? "Type R child-seat that Honda launched as part of the accessory list for its recently released, 225Hp Civic Type R Sedan."